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mockery Antonyms

Opposite of mockery

Because the opposite of mockery shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing.

Usage Example

"The speaker endured the crowd's open praise without losing his composure."

Strongest
praise
respect
admiration
Strong
flattery
reverence
adulation
deference

• noun (Context 2)

An absurd misrepresentation or travesty of something respected or important.

Usage Example

"Critics argued that the biased investigation made a model of the legal system."

Strong
model
exemplar
paragon

Similar words to mockery

Words similar to mockery shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

ridicule
travesty
derision
farce
charade
scorn
sham
taunting
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• Nearby Words

mockable
mocker
mockers
mockery
mocking
mockingly
mocktail

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mockery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mockery
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